In math class, we are wrapping up our zoo project. The students were broken up into small groups and presented with a proposal. Mr. Safari requested that each follow a list of requirements and create a unique blue print of a zoo. They needed to not only plan where to put various animals, restaurants, bathrooms, and gift shops, but they also needed to calculate the area and perimeter of each item in their zoo. The groups worked cooperatively in order to accomplish this goal. They had to keep in mind the size of the animals, because you wouldn't want an elephant in a smaller cage than an alligator!
We have also been very technologically savvy! The class just wrapped up writing their persuasive speeches about why their person should be in the Famous Person Museum. They were working on these in a google slide presentation. They even practiced citing their sources using ABC format (Author. Book title. Copyright.)
Now they are creating their portrait of their historical person. They have gotten so creative with these portraits, I cannot wait for you to see them!
We are practicing giving our speeches in class, but tomorrow will be the last day dedicated to doing that. Please have your child login to their google drive account at home so that they can practice their speech. They are giving their speeches with their groups and have split up the speaking. Some of my teaching points have been: rate of speech, volume, and making eye contact with the audience.
